Hearth (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. the floor of a fireplace, usually of stone, brick, etc., often extending a short distance into a room.
  2. home; fireside: the joys of family and hearth.
  3. Metallurgy.
    • the lower part of a blast furnace, cupola, etc., in which the molten metal collects and from which it is tapped out.
    • the part of an open hearth, reverberatory furnace, etc., upon which the charge is placed and melted down or refined.
  4. a brazier or chafing dish for burning charcoal.
noun
    • the floor of a fireplace, esp one that extends outwards into the room
    • (as modifier)
  1. this part of a fireplace as a symbol of the home, etc
  2. the bottom part of a metallurgical furnace in which the molten metal is produced or contained
Hearth (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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